Mt. Van Hoevenberg
NYSEF NORDIC PROGRAMS 2010/11
2010/11 Nordic Program Pricing
2010/11 Nordic Program Descriptions
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Competition Team Age Group: J2-OJ (Born in 1991-1996)
Program Info: This is a year-round program designed for racing at the regional and junior national level. Training focus includes endurance, strength, speed, agility, power, balance, mobility and flexibility. Technique is an emphasis and on-going project. Goal setting and planning are an important part of this team. Athletes are required to keep a training log. Healthy learning through sport experience includes time management, sportsmanship, self-discipline and determination. This program provides a solid platform towards continued excellence at the collegiate level and beyond. Education includes nutrition and the mental aspects of sport. Equipment maintenance by the athlete is required. Coaches will help the athletes apply kick wax for practice and race wax.
Practice:
typical on-snow practice schedule (this is subject to change as needed):
Monday OFF from training
Tuesday 3:30-4:45 PM at the Olympic Sports Complex (Mt. Van Hoevenberg) OR
4-5:30 PM at Dewey Mountain (plus evening night race, typically starts in January)
Wednesday – Friday 3:15-4:45 PM at the Olympic Sports Complex (Mt. Van Hoevenberg)
Saturday & Sunday 9:30-11:30 AM at the Olympic Sports Complex (Mt. Van Hoevenberg)
Fall and summer training will be scheduled on a weekly basis.
Race Travel: Travel to weekend Mid-Atlantic and New England Junior Olympic Qualifiers is fundamental at this level. Additional weeklong training and racing trips are offered.
Full Year: $2,210 (Sept – August / April OFF from group training), plus additional weekend race expenses
Fall/Winter: $1,570 (October – March), plus additional weekend race expenses
Summer: $690 (mid-May – August)
Prep Team Age Group: J3-J2 (Born in 1995-1998)
Program Info: This is a late fall/winter program for motivated athletes who are interested in making a commitment to crosscountry ski racing. These athletes are beginning to think cross-country skiing year-round (year-round option available). Ideal for the young athlete who has developed the skills necessary for more advanced ski training and racing. Fitness focus includes improving overall athletic ability through endurance, strength, speed, agility, balance, mobility and flexibility. Athletes will be introduced to rollerskiing and dryland training in the late fall. Additional skiing on non-Prep days is recommended. Both classic and freestyle technique improvement and awareness is stressed at this level. Equipment maintenance by the athlete is required. Coaches will help the athletes apply kick wax for practice and race wax.
Practice Times:
typical on-snow practice schedule (this is subject to change as needed):
Tuesday 3:30-4:45 PM at the Olympic Sports Complex (Mt. Van Hoevenberg) OR
4-5:30 PM at Dewey Mountain (plus evening night race, typically starts in January)
Wednesday 3:30-4:45 PM at the Olympic Sports Complex (Mt. Van Hoevenberg)
Friday 3:30-4:45 PM at the Olympic Sports Complex (Mt. Van Hoevenberg)
Saturday 9:30 -11:30 AM at the Olympic Sports Complex (Mt. Van Hoevenberg)
(practice location and time subject to change based on snow conditions)
Fall and summer training will be scheduled on a weekly basis.
Race Travel: Travel to weekend Mid-Atlantic Junior Olympic Qualifiers, High School Invitationals, Empire State Games Qualifiers and/or New England and Mid-Atlantic Bill Koch Festivals is fundamental at this level.
Full Year: $1,410 (Oct – March, June – August / April and May OFF from group training), plus additional
weekend race expenses
Winter: $945 (November – March), plus additional weekend race expenses
Trailblazers Team Age Group:J5-J3 (Born in 1997-2002)
Program Info:
This program encourages athletes to continue improving their ski skills through distance skis, ski drills, games
and play on skis. Activities include paintball biathlon, orienteering, relay races, speed work, adventure days in
the Adirondack backcountry and having a good time on snow. Additional skiing on non-Trailblazers days is
encouraged. Practices focus on becoming a good athlete through endurance, strength, agility and balance.
Athletes will continue to improve both their classic and freestyle techniques. Athletes will also learn about
equipment maintenance and waxing. Weekend Bill Koch League races are highly recommended with this team.
Coaches will help the athletes apply kick wax for practice and race wax.
** Athletes must have both skate and classic (waxable) skis and poles that are the correct size.
Program Dates: November 30– March 20
Practice Times:
Tuesday 3:30-4:45 PM at the Olympic Sports Complex (Mt. Van Hoevenberg) OR
4-5:30 PM at Dewey Mountain (plus evening night race, typically starts in January)
Thursday 3:30-4:45 PM at the Olympic Sports Complex (Mt. Van Hoevenberg)
Saturday 9:30-11:30 AM at the Olympic Sports Complex (Mt. Van Hoevenberg)
(practice location and time subject to change based on snow conditions)
Race Travel: Weekend Bill Koch League races are highly recommended with this team.
Winter: $605 (November 30 – March), plus additional weekend race expenses
Summer: Trailblazer training available.
Snowcats Age Group: J5-J4 (Born in 1999-2002)
Program Info: This introductory program promotes cross-country skiing enthusiasm through basic skills, games and play on skis. We focus on having a good time and staying healthy in the winter while enjoying the snow. Practices focus on becoming a good athlete through endurance, strength, agility and balance. Athletes will learn both classic and freestyle techniques. Athletes will have the opportunity to participate in local weekend Bill Koch League races if they desire.
Program Dates: November 30 – March 20
Practice Time:
Tuesday 3:30-4:45 PM at the Olympic Sports Complex (Mt. Van Hoevenberg) OR
4-5:30 PM at Dewey Mountain (plus evening night race, typically starts in January)
(practice location and time subject to change based on snow conditions)
Winter: $180 (November 30 – March)
BIATHLON
Program Info: This program is similar to the Competition XC team, but with a focus on biathlon. Biathletes should be able to ski at levels comparable to cross-country skiers of a similar age group within our region. Shooting focus is on consistency and cadence from both the prone and standing positions. Proficiency is built on skills learned at the lower levels. The athlete will begin carrying the rifle and learn proper range procedure. Athletes will race with the Competition XC team whenever possible and focus on a couple of higher-level biathlon races each year such as Jr. Nationals or Junior World Team Trials. Athletes may also compete in Empire State Games in biathlon and/or cross-country. Biathletes at this level must have their own rifle or one that is fitted to them for the season.
Practice:
Shooting practice scheduled on an individual basis.
XC Ski Practice:
dryland training practice time varied based on individual schedules
typical on-snow practice schedule (this is subject to change as needed):
Monday OFF from training
Tuesday 3:30-4:45 PM at the Olympic Sports Complex (Mt. Van Hoevenberg) OR
4-5:30 PM at Dewey Mountain (plus evening night race, typically starts in January)
Wednesday – Friday 3:15-4:45 PM at the Olympic Sports Complex (Mt. Van Hoevenberg)
Saturday & Sunday 9:30-11:30 AM at the Olympic Sports Complex (Mt. Van Hoevenberg)
Race Travel: Travel to weekend Mid-Atlantic Junior Olympic Qualifiers, High School Invitational and Empire State Games Qualifiers is fundamental at this level.
Full Year: $2,210 (Sept – August / April OFF from group training), plus additional weekend race expenses
Fall/Winter: $1,570 (mid-October – March), plus additional weekend race expenses
Summer: $690 (mid-May – August)
